Recent research highlights an unsettling variable in water safety across the U.S.: the presence of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl substances, known for their persistence in the environment and human body. A study detailed in Nature Geoscience by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) reveals that these chemicals, often dubbed “forever chemicals,” appear in significant, and … Read more
Update: Class Action Lawsuit Review Select Justice are reviewing cases of individuals and families affected by the Camp Lejeune water contamination. If you either lived or worked at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from 1954 to 1987 and have been affected, follow this link to see if you are subject to compensation: Select Justice Camp Lejeune … Read more
In 2021, a significant environmental crisis unfolded as over 2,200 individuals filed lawsuits against the United States Navy. This legal action stems from a catastrophic event where a fuel leak at the Red Hill Bulk Storage Facility led to the contamination of the Red Hill drinking water well, impacting numerous families across Joint Base Pearl … Read more
In recent years, the presence of tiny plastic particles in bottled water has sparked significant concern among consumers and researchers alike. A groundbreaking study by Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty laboratory, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, highlights an alarming issue: the proliferation of nanoplastics and associated chemicals in bottled water. These findings … Read more
Update: Class Action Lawsuit Review Select Justice are reviewing cases of individuals and families affected by the Camp Lejeune water contamination. If you either lived or worked at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from 1954 to 1987 and have been affected, follow this link to see if you are subject to compensation: Select Justice Camp Lejeune … Read more
The water contamination issue that originated from a military base in Hawaii has cast a long shadow, affecting veterans and their families across the United States, including those in Hampton Roads, Virginia. This crisis underscores the vulnerabilities in military infrastructure and raises concerns about the health and well-being of those who serve and their families. … Read more
California takes a significant step toward safeguarding children’s health. The State Assembly passed a bill targeting lead removal from school water sources. This move is critical as new data reveals high lead levels in childcare centers. Legislation Overview Assembly Bill 249 proposes stringent measures for lead in school water. It mandates lead testing in drinking … Read more
Across the United States, a quiet crisis is unfolding on farmlands, involving an unassuming but potentially devastating substance: sewage sludge. Used as fertilizer, this byproduct of water treatment processes contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), leading to widespread contamination that endangers public health, agriculture, and the environment. The Spread of Contaminated Sludge In an alarming … Read more